Where you grew up and your background can often have surprising effects on our lives and careers. We’ve asked folks from the community to tell us about how their background has affected them.

Theresa Hewitt | Speaker/Mentor

I am from the Caribbean, Jamaica to be exact. Read more>>

Bianca Hampton | Upcoming Influencer/Youtuber, College Student

I’m from Washington, Ga. My single mother of 3 kids raised me with the help of my godmother and godfather. Seeing my mother strive and work nonstop to make sure we had everything we needed really motivated me to do better for her. I honestly wanna be able to take care of her someday. So that motivates me to work harder and harder till this day. Read more>>